A 5K and fun walk planned for early next month in Fallsington will benefit the Falls Township Youth Police Academy.
Extreme Fitness Personal Training owner Martin McLoughlin said that the Fallsington 5K and1 Mile Fun Walk will take place Sunday, April 23 starting at 9 a.m. starting on Headley Place in Fallsington.
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Funds raised from the professionally-timed race and fun walk will go towards the youth police academy that Falls police run during the summer months. The program helps area kids who are high school aged.
The event will feature a DJ and food truck with healthy options for those who participate in the 5K and fun walk, McLoughlin said.
“It’s a charity event for local kids,” he said.
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Last year, Extreme Fitness Personal Training was able to raise $25,000 to help Snipes Farm operate their summer program for children.
Officer John Yeager, who runs the youth police academy, explained the program gives cadets the opportunity to get hands-on activities, learning experiences and physical activity at no cost. Aside from drill instructors, the previous 62 cadets became CPR certified, watched the Philadelphia Police Department Dive Team work in the Pinewood Pool, observed the work of police SWAT officers and K-9s, participated in military drills, learned teamwork and leadership and heard from numerous public service officials.
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On the last day of the youth police academy, the cadets get to celebrate with a graduation ceremony and large buffet of food, Yeager said.
“Being able to partner with Marty is an awesome opportunity for us to raise some money,” Yeager said. “We’re hoping we can get a lot of people to come out and take part in this.”
If you’re interested in registering for the 5K or fun walk, click here.
